iNetPulse vs NetBar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iNetPulse
Monitor network interface bandwidth on your Apple devices. It reads SNMP counters and plots clear In/Out/Total speed curves, storing all data locally for privacy. Offers background refresh and customizable alerts.
- SNMP v2c interface monitoring
- In/Out/Total speed charting
- Local data storage
- Background refresh
- Warn and Capacity lines
- Per-interface stats
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iNetPulse lets you monitor network interface bandwidth on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It reads standard SNMP v2c 64-bit counters (ifHCInOctets / ifHCOutOctets), then plots clear In / Out / Total speed curves. Everything is computed and stored on your device. Highlights • Multiple devices & interfaces (free plan: up to 2 interfaces; unlock for unlimited) • Fast, reliable SNMP v2c polling (Counter64) with combined In/Out GET • Clean charts with optional Warn and Capacity reference lines • Background refresh attempts gap-fill sampling for smoother trends • “Keep Awake” toggle for continuous monitoring • Per-interface stats: Min / Avg / Max; utilization shown when Capacity is set • Search, filter (All / Alert / Running / Paused), and quick actions • Privacy-first: targets, community strings, and samples are stored locally How it works 1. Add a device (IP/hostname & community). 2. Fetch interface list and pick an ifIndex. 3. Poll 64-bit counters at your interval. 4. Compute deltas → Mbps → draw trends. Free vs Pro • Free: monitor up to 2 interfaces. • Unlock: remove the interface limit and add unlimited interfaces. Subscriptions & Purchase • Auto-renewable subscriptions: iNetPulse Pro – Monthly (1 month) and iNetPulse Pro – Yearly (1 year). • One-time purchase: iNetPulse Pro – Lifetime (non-consumable). • Pricing is shown in-app and may vary by region. • Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions. • Any unused portion of a free trial (if offered) is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy & Terms • Privacy Policy: https://wanglonghai3000.github.io/privacy-page/ • Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Notes • SNMP v2c only; requires devices exposing standard ifHCIn/OutOctets (UDP/161). • iOS, iPadOS, and macOS (via Mac Catalyst) supported. Support Questions or feedback? Email dinghaishengshi@gmail.com. Privacy Policy: https://privacy.dinghaishengshi.com/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
NetBar
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Check slow Wi-Fi with download and upload tests, ping checks and the network traffic observed by your iPhone. TEST MORE THAN DOWNLOAD SPEED Watch the speedometer respond to measured throughput. Each download and upload phase targets at least 10 seconds. Check idle and loaded latency, jitter, TCP connection-probe loss, and consistency to understand how your connection behaves during a test. Measurements depend on your network and the test server. CHECK PING BEFORE YOU PLAY Test public endpoints associated with popular games, streaming services, and websites. See reachability, latency, jitter, and consistency together. These are TCP connection checks, not private game-server ping, ICMP packet-loss tests, or playback-quality measurements. SEE LIVE TRAFFIC AND OBSERVED DATA USAGE View download and upload activity in bits or bytes per second. Review Wi-Fi and cellular traffic observed by NetBar, with daily and monthly charts. Observed usage is not a complete carrier bill, router total, or per-app report. KEEP A USEFUL HISTORY Review recent results locally on your iPhone. NetBar Pro adds retained history, comparisons, custom public targets, and CSV export for a closer look at your connection over time. LATEST READINGS AT A GLANCE Start a Live Activity to see the latest measured rates on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island on supported iPhones. iOS can suspend background apps: readings are marked stale when NetBar cannot take new measurements. This is not continuous monitoring while the app is closed. START FREE. UPGRADE ONCE. Get 3 successful speed tests per day, 7 days of history, built-in service checks, and live traffic readings. Optional NetBar Pro is a one-time purchase for unlimited successful tests, retained history, comparisons, custom public targets, CSV export, and ad removal. No subscription is required. NO ACCOUNT OR VPN REQUIRED Results stay on your device. NetBar does not inspect packet contents, browsing history, or individual app activity. Tests contact public providers and transfer real data, potentially substantial amounts on fast connections. The free version displays Google AdMob banners in History; privacy choices are provided where required. See the privacy policy for provider and advertising data handling. NetBar is not affiliated with or endorsed by the services whose public endpoints it checks. The interface supports English, Hindi, Spanish, French, and German.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: iNetPulse at none against NetBar's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. iNetPulse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and NetBar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | iNetPulse | NetBar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beijing Dinghai Shengshi Technology Co., Ltd. | Anita Goyal |
In-app purchases
iNetPulse
- iNetPulse Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
- iNetPulse Pro (Yearly)$14.991 Year
- Lifetime (non-consumable)$29.99
NetBar
- NetBar Pro Lifetime$4.99









